Samurai Shin Guards
Datec.1800
Place of ManufactureAsia
MediumMaterial: metal; lacquer, black; leather; cotton
DimensionsOverall: 24 x 23 cm
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART
Credit LineGift of Trevor Absolon
Object number2009.038.014 a,b
DescriptionEach guard consists of five vertical lengths of black lacquered metal (three long and two short) that are separated and held together with sections of metal links (chains). The section worn behind the knee, is a leather square. There are two blue cotton ties, at top and bottom that are attached to the metal strips and tie around the leg.Status
Not on view
